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hann_readsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
ashybear02's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this, especially the beginning. I was very much hooked almost all the way through. The characters were interesting and likeable (especially Roo and Sho Pi) and I really wanted to know what happened next. I look forward to reading the further 3 in the series, and learning more about this. It was great picking up another Raymond E. Feist book. I enjoy his stories.
balefire's review against another edition
4.0
Feist has done it again, another brilliant book centred around calis son of tomas and erik von darkmoor. Really interesting story of infiltration and stealth with plenty of action and some funny moments aswell. Also for me my favourite character pug is back and it made me smile.
candiecane333's review against another edition
4.0
Slightly slower than the other books but still an epic story in this saga
ekfmef's review against another edition
4.0
I'm currently re-reading all of the Feist books and so far, it's awesome! I didn't remember much from this book (I only read it once ten years ago) so everything was like I read it for the first time.
Maybe it's a bit controversial, but I'm starting to prefer Feist over GRRM. Feist didn't make the mistake of trying to describe everything in one generation. You get the feeling that every book is just a small glimpse in a world in which a lot of going on, and every book offers a fresh perspective.
On the other hand, Pug's sudden appearances at the end of every book do have a bit of a 'deus ex machina' quality, and I'm still not really fond of the entire religion bashing thing. However, I used to think that Feist's books were a bit shallow or superficial and now I don't know anymore why I held that opinion. Each new character / book explores another part of the human condition and he gets quite introspective at times.
On to the next book!
Maybe it's a bit controversial, but I'm starting to prefer Feist over GRRM. Feist didn't make the mistake of trying to describe everything in one generation. You get the feeling that every book is just a small glimpse in a world in which a lot of going on, and every book offers a fresh perspective.
On the other hand, Pug's sudden appearances at the end of every book do have a bit of a 'deus ex machina' quality, and I'm still not really fond of the entire religion bashing thing. However, I used to think that Feist's books were a bit shallow or superficial and now I don't know anymore why I held that opinion. Each new character / book explores another part of the human condition and he gets quite introspective at times.
On to the next book!
ineffablebob's review against another edition
5.0
Very much enjoyed Shadow of a Dark Queen as it's a combination of two of my favorite genres - high fantasy and military fiction. More the former than the latter, but the characters spend plenty of time in military situations. Good start to the Serpentwars series.
sonyaw's review against another edition
2.0
I am tapping out with two chapters left. I can't believe I bothered to get this far. I love me some fantasy novels, but this just isn't it for me. Sooooo tedious. I hope the sneks and leezards win. :D
fitzwilliam's review against another edition
3.0
A little boring as I thought there was too much technical battle stuff, and I always find abook without a romance a little dry...
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